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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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